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| − | Safe sex is taking an active step in the prevention of transmission of STIs and STDs. Some forms of safe sex are also preventatives for pregnancy.
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| − | == Safe sex precautions ==
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| − | === Avoiding physical contact ===
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| − | Avoiding physical contact can almost entirely if not entirely erase the risk of contact with bodily fluids. Mutual masturbation is a no-contact sexual activity that can be performed in the same room. Phone sex, cyber sex, and discussing fantasies can be performed while separated.
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| − | === Non-penetrative sex ===
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| − | Non-penetrative sex is considered to be medium-risk sexual activity by Planned Parenthood. Kissing falls under this category, as do stroking, fondling, and body-to-body rubbing -- also known as "outercourse" or "dry humping". It is to be noted, though, that non-penetrative sex does not eliminate the risk of skin-to-skin transmittable diseases, such as herpes, or infections, such as genital warts.
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| − | === Barrier protection ===
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| − | Barriers are protective devices meant to prevent contact with vaginal fluids, blood, semen, and other contaminants such as hair, saliva, and skin.
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| − | === Other precautions ===
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| − | === Limitations ===
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| − | == Ineffective methods ==
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| − | == Abstinence ==
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| − | == Anal sex ==
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| − | == Sex toys ==
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